Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment,

As Global Category Manager Packaging & Process Equipment you will own the global category strategy for one of JDE Peets most strategic CAPEX portfolios. You will be accountable for a significant global spend shaping supplier ecosystems influencing executive investment decisions and building long-term partnerships with leading global OEMs.

You will act as the commercial counterpart to Global Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership ensuring major capital investments deliver maximum business value through innovation standardization resilience sustainability and total cost of ownership.

What youll be responsible for

• Own and execute the global category strategy aligned with long-term manufacturing and supply chain objectives.
• Lead commercial strategies for major global CAPEX investments and global framework agreements.
• Influence executive stakeholders on investment decisions supplier strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Build executive-level partnerships with strategic OEMs and lead Executive Business Reviews.
• Drive supplier innovation equipment standardization and manufacturing competitiveness globally.
• Deliver multi-year value creation through cost optimization innovation sustainability and risk reduction.
• Lead complex negotiations and governance for high-value global sourcing initiatives.
• Develop strategies to mitigate geopolitical financial and supply continuity risks.
• Represent Procurement in global cross-functional steering committees and investment governance.
• Coach regional procurement teams and promote procurement excellence globally.

Qualifications :

Working at JDE Peets is hands-on giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. Were a fast-paced company on a mission focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy agility and bold thinking. If youre ready to make an impact and grow in a global team JDE Peets is the place for you.

For this role as a Global Category Manager Packaging & Process Equipment were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience in technical procurement engineering manufacturing or CAPEX sourcing.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and multi-million-euro investment projects.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working with leading global OEMs within FMCG Food & Beverage Consumer Goods Pharmaceutical or similar industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in strategic negotiations supplier relationship management and total cost of ownership.

Additional Information :

Your application at JDE Peets
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JDE Peets - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper is the worlds leading pure-play coffee company with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our Reignite the Amazing strategy we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peets LOR and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1